GeForce 830A vs Radeon R5 430 OEM

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 830A is positioned at rank 344 and the Radeon R5 430 OEM is on rank 1, so the Radeon R5 430 OEM offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 830A

#334

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

926%

#336

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

839%

#337

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

837%

#341

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

761%

#342

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

756%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

96%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

95%

#350

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

95%

#351

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

95%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

93%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

92%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 430 OEM

#1

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

100%

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

91%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

87%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

86%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

86%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

86%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

85%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

84%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

84%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

83%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

83%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

82%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

82%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

80%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

80%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5 430 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 830A.

Insight	GeForce 830A	Radeon R5 430 OEM
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R5 430 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 430 OEM holds the technical lead. Priced at $13 (vs $30), it costs 57% less, resulting in a 136.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 830A	Radeon R5 430 OEM
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+136.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅More affordable ($13)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce 830A Benchmark Check

Radeon R5 430 OEM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 830A and Radeon R5 430 OEM

GeForce 830A

The GeForce 830A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,173 points.

Radeon R5 430 OEM

The Radeon R5 430 OEM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 30 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 780 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 830A scores 1,173 and the Radeon R5 430 OEM reaches 1,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 830A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R5 430 OEM uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 830A) vs 384 (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830A) vs 0.599 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 780 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 830A	Radeon R5 430 OEM
G3D Mark Score	1,173	1,200+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	384+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS	0.599 TFLOPS+2%
Boost Clock	1150 MHz+47%	780 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	16	24+50%
L1 Cache	128 KB+33%	96 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 830A	Radeon R5 430 OEM
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 830A) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R5 430 OEM) — the GeForce 830A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 830A	Radeon R5 430 OEM
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 830A draws 33W versus the Radeon R5 430 OEM's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 830A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 830A) vs 250W (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Power connectors: Legacy vs None.

Feature	GeForce 830A	Radeon R5 430 OEM
TDP	33W-34%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	Legacy	None
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	35.5+48%	24.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 430 OEM costs 56.7% less ($17 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.1 (GeForce 830A) vs 92.3 (Radeon R5 430 OEM) — the Radeon R5 430 OEM offers 136.1% better value. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).